Broken heater strip

[packman]

The heater on my falcon wasn't as hot near the right hand side as the centre and left side so I took the casing off and tried to get 2 wires to unclip. I could see the problem straight away. The heating strip had come away from the platen.

But I lost my grip and dropped the platen ending in snapping 2 circuit points.

I know where they go, but there is a single thin wire which should be attached to the soldered connection. I can see the thin wire on the right side but I can't find it on the left side. Any idea whats inside the orange rubber part of the heater strip before I hack at it and make a mess?

Cheers Mark

 

[packman]

I found the little piece of metal wire for the left hand side connection. I soldered all connections back together and now I have no heat from the front heater.

I've cut open the orange bulge under the platen to expose the fuse, but that has continuity.

Are there any other fuses for the heaters. On the motherboar for example. If so how can I find them? What number are they?

Cheers Mark

 

[Robert M]

What size Falcon

we are parting out some Falcons (38,48) I may have the part you need

 

[packman]

Thanks Robert
PM me with details and prices please
Cheers Mark

 

[packman]

Anybody have a clue what could be wrong?

Cheers Mark